Tourism increase in Crimea

The number of tourists visiting Crimea this year, has hit 5,8 million by mid November 2013. This statistical data was reported by Crimean Resorts and Tourism Minister, Alexander Liev. Although a slight decrease (about 3%) is seen as compared with the peak number of tourists reached last year, this is still more than in any of the previous 20 years since Ukraine gained independence. This could be achieved by extending the tourist season in Crimea this year, - the Minister said. As the Resort Information Center reported earlier, a higher number of tourists visiting Crimea in the off season was observed this year.